Peaceful Valley is a CDP located in Whatcom County Washington. Peaceful Valley has a 2024 population of 2,614. Peaceful Valley is currently declining at a rate of -1.88% annually and its population has decreased by -17.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,187 in 2020.
The average household income in Peaceful Valley is $59,790 with a poverty rate of 27.54%. The median age in Peaceful Valley is 41.4 years: 41.3 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Peaceful Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,333 | 85.93% |
| Two or more races | 152 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 117 | 4.31% |
| Native American | 113 | 4.16% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,036 | 2.62 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Non Family | 414 | 1.61 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Married | 381 | 3.51 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Female | 140 | 3.14 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Male | 101 | 2.69 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
65.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 257 | 13.75% |
| Associates Degree | 277 | 14.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 118 | 6.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 63 | 3.37% |
| High School Graduate | 816 | 43.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 2.89% |
| Some College | 284 | 15.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,587 | 1,380 | 173 |
| 2+ Races | 122 | 52 | 0 |
| Native American | 91 | 57 | 0 |
| Asian | 59 | 59 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 13.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,806 | $40,347 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,875 | $52,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,066 | $40,861 | $42,740 |
| Some College | $40,930 | $40,640 | $42,740 |
$41,066
Average Earnings
$40,861
Average Male
$42,740
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.45% of Peaceful Valley residents speak only English, while 8.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,269 | 653 | 28.78% |
| Native | 113 | 40 | 35.4% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 23 | 42.59% |
| Asian | 117 | 15 | 12.82% |
| Multiple | 152 | 14 | 9.21% |
27.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.56%
Male Poverty Rate
33.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Peaceful Valley is Hispanic, with 42.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Peaceful Valley is Multiple, with 9.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 37.02% |
| High School | 30.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.94% |
| Some College | 15.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 16.07% |
| Female Employed | 8.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,831 | $68,529 |
| Households | $50,845 | $59,790 |
| Married Families | $73,309 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,223 | $44,046 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
231
Number of Veterans
215
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 140 |
| First Gulf War | 74 |
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 116 |
| 35 to 54 | 74 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 9.88% |
| Native American | 25 | 27.47% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 13.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.2%
Labor Force Participation
40%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.19%
Born in Peaceful Valley
92.49%
Native Born
7.51%
Foreign Born
3.43%
Non Citizen
4.09%
Naturalized
92.49% of Peaceful Valley residents were born in the United States, with 65.19% having been born in Washington. 3.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,614 | -50 | -1.88% |
| 2023 | 2,664 | -51 | -1.88% |
| 2022 | 2,715 | -519 | -16.05% |
| 2021 | 3,234 | 47 | 1.47% |
| 2020 | 3,187 | -936 | -22.7% |
| 2019 | 4,123 | 91 | 2.26% |
| 2018 | 4,032 | -164 | -3.91% |
| 2017 | 4,196 | 693 | 19.78% |
| 2016 | 3,503 | -151 | -4.13% |
| 2015 | 3,654 | -239 | -6.14% |
| 2014 | 3,893 | -128 | -3.18% |
| 2013 | 4,021 | 132 | 3.39% |
| 2012 | 3,889 | -347 | -8.19% |
| 2011 | 4,236 | 912 | 27.44% |
| 2010 | 3,324 | 0 | 0% |